Painted Shop Sign Kumasi Art #1654

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Description

Ghanaians are very good in making art out of the ordinary and the colorful signs you see everywhere around Kumasi are case in point. Advertising everything from barbershops and beauty salons to chophouses and medicine men, the signs are both functional and decorative.

Provenance: Private collection. F.d.G in NL / Tribal Art Treasures

Specifications

20th century
Origin: Kumasi, Ghana
Good condition
Ethnic group: Ashanti/Asante
Materials: Wood, Paint
Weight: ca 975 grams
Dimensions: 82 x 38 x 2.5 cm
Amount (in stock): 1
Damage: Little wear and tear

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